NC Cares United Way Workplace Campaign 2026
Total 2026
Campaign Donation
Donate: Ways to Give
There are 2 easy ways to give online:
Payroll Deduction
Donate through secure online NC payroll deduction.
You may opt to have your donation automatically roll over year-to-year. Employees can request to discontinue a rollover by emailing [email protected]. Watch this video for step-by-step information.
Go to Payroll Deduction FormOnline Credit Card Payment
- Go to the United Way’s Online Payment Portal. As of October 6, 2026, there will be two ways to give online.
- Follow the steps to select your donation amount and frequency.
- Select “My gift is part of a workplace campaign“.
- Complete your payment information.
2026 Co-Chairs
Nimisha Sumathi
Co-Curricular Engagement Coordinator,
Athletics & Student Engagement
Email: [email protected]
Leah Neamtu
CICE Learning Facilitator, School of Academic & Liberal Studies – DJP
Email: [email protected]
2026 Employee Campaign Coordinator
Lindsey Hendriks
Community Relations and Events Specialist
Email: [email protected]
2026 NC Cares Committee
- Catherine Schipper
- Jennifer Murphy
- Ryan Morris
- Lindsey Hendriks
- Rachel Brown
- Shelley Panetta
- Michele O’Keefe
- Gary Torraville
- Stephanie Ireland
Special thanks to our NC Cares Ambassadors for assisting with this years campaign.
A message from NC Cares 2026 Co-Chairs Leah Neamtu and Nimisha Sumathi
Co-chairing the United Way Campaign together for the first time makes this year especially meaningful. Having worked alongside each other on past campaigns, we’ve built a great partnership and share the same passion for giving back. We’ve also seen firsthand the difference United Way makes — from packing hygiene kits at The Hope Centre to supporting countless organizations across Niagara.
Our NC Cares campaign continues a proud tradition of supporting United Way Golden Horseshoe and the vital programs it provides across our region. As we launch this year’s campaign, we’re reminded that community has always been the heart of who we are at NC. Whether through donating, volunteering or simply spreading the word, every act of support can help make a difference. Together, we can continue to care for our community by helping individuals and families who need it most.
“Being part of NC Cares has been such a meaningful experience because it’s a reminder of just how caring and connected our Niagara College community truly is. Every contribution, whether it’s attending an event, making a donation, volunteering, or simply helping spread the word, has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people in our community.”
“After being part of NC Cares for the past few years, I’m always amazed by what our college community can accomplish when we come together. We show up for our students every day – NC Cares gives us the opportunity to bring that same spirit of care and generosity to the communities we’re proud to be part of.”
About United Way Golden Horseshoe
United Way Niagara exists to support the most vulnerable people, when and where they need it, by investing in life-changing programs that strengthen the social safety net and build capacity in Niagara.
Thank you to all who supported this year’s NC United Way Workplace Campaign and spread joy to those who need it most this holiday season. Stay tuned for details on the College’s continued support for United Way in 2026 via the NC Cares website here.
For more information on United Way Golden Horseshoe, please visit uwgh.ca.
“I’ve seen firsthand the incredible generosity and community spirit of Niagara College, and I’m always inspired by the way NC employees step up to support their neighbours. What makes your support of United Way so powerful is that what is raised locally, stays local, helping individuals and families right here in Niagara and strengthening the programs and services our community relies on.”
Senior Director, Corporate Philanthropy
United Way Golden Horseshoe | uwgh.ca
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